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BRINGING BACK FATHERS on Father’s Day, 2026

(Note: All photo credits posted at the end of this article). This is 2026, and June 21st is Father’s Day. This day reminds me of a personal experience from decades ago, when a highly respected Hollywood voice coach shared his observations with me about the impact of fathers on the lives of children. Many ofContinue reading “BRINGING BACK FATHERS on Father’s Day, 2026”

Do You Work??? (In Honor of the Stay-at-home Mom!)

Do you work??? What? If that isn’t potentially the most insulting question anyone can ask a woman who works 24-7 in a household, I don’t know what is. “Do you work?” When do you not work? I recall when my family lived in a suburb outside Chicago, circa 1960, and every woman “worked”. Every woman workedContinue reading “Do You Work??? (In Honor of the Stay-at-home Mom!)”

FLAG DAY, June 14, 2026

THE IMPORTANCE OF A “REPUBLIC” — AND WHY WE PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO IT. Benjamin Franklin was once asked which was the best form of government, and he replied: “A Republic — if you can keep it.” There are reasons a Republic can be lost if it is not vigorously fought for and reclaimed when itContinue reading “FLAG DAY, June 14, 2026”

MEMORIAL DAY 2026

MEMORIAL DAY… reaching out soberly and in gratitude for all those whose lives have been and continue to be spent in protecting our freedoms — those abroad and those at home. Some will be lost today. Others are remembering the cost they and others have paid. Let us take nothing for granted. Silent reflection isContinue reading “MEMORIAL DAY 2026”

Independence Day = Freedom Day!

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR JULY 4, 2025 (Part II of II) IF WE LOVE FREEDOM… FAMILY, COUNTRY, ONE NATION UNDER GOD… IF WE WANT PEACE, PROSPERITY, SAFETY…. A FUTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR CHILDREN THAT IS WORTHY OF THIS NATION’S POTENTIAL… AS NEVER SEEN BEFORE… IF WE LOVE ALL OF THE ABOVE AND UNDERSTANDContinue reading “Independence Day = Freedom Day!”

INDEPENDENCE DAY, July 4, 2025 – Remembering WHY we will observe it! Because Freedom is not Free!

Fourth Of July Fireworks Over San Diego Bay, California* Part I of II Wherever we will be on this 2025 Independence Day, and whatever we have planned, let’s remember our freedom is NOT FREE. If we don’t fight for it, we can and will lose it. History warns us of that. President Reagan stated: “FreedomContinue reading “INDEPENDENCE DAY, July 4, 2025 – Remembering WHY we will observe it! Because Freedom is not Free!”

VETERANS DAY 2025 – Sober Reflections on the sacrifices made by our military

VETERANS DAY dawns with a new poignancy in 2025. As we contemplate the sacrifices made for our freedom in the past, most notably on shores far away from ours, this year everything is different. Our need for deliverance may not be so far away as in the past. Our military is pledged by oath toContinue reading “VETERANS DAY 2025 – Sober Reflections on the sacrifices made by our military”

The Importance of “One” – When the clock is Ticking against planet Earth

Previously we have written about “The Power of One” (this site’s August 5, 2020 post), where we focused on how to be that “one” who makes a difference. Roles may be small or large, obvious or discreet, but there is always something for everyone to do. Not all can be Schindler*; we give as weContinue reading “The Importance of “One” – When the clock is Ticking against planet Earth”

In Memory of Those Who Served

For the 1.1 Million U.S. soldiers who perished in its combined wars, we offer a moment of silence on this Memorial Day, 2024. For all those still serving, let us pray for a day when peace prevails over war, when all who serve can come home. This question has become more important during the lastContinue reading “In Memory of Those Who Served”

The Problem with TRUST

TRUST: Defined as a firm belief in the reliabilty, truth, ability or strength of someone or something. The word “trust” brings to mind something good, desirable and “safe”. We are inclined to trust someone we know personally and have had time and experience to evaluate. In other cases our trust may be based on theContinue reading “The Problem with TRUST”